Latest Volcanic Eruption stories on ABC Online

There are no immediate evacuation plans for the island of Ambrym in Vanuatu after the weekend volcanic eruption, but the National Disaster Management office say they are ready to act if needs be. Volcanic activity increased after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake and what was described as a mini tsunami ...

A volcanic eruption in Tonga which has disrupted air travel has now formed a new island. The Hunga Ha'apai volcano has been sending an ash plume as high as thirty thousand feet into the air, forcing planes to be diverted from the area. Scientists from New Zealand's GNS Science are in Tonga assisting ...

An active volcano in Tonga is creating problems for air travel. The Hunga Ha'apai volcano has been sending an ash plume as high as thirty thousand feet into the air, which has forced flights to and from New Zealand to be cancelled or diverted two days in a row. Scientists from New Zealand's GNS Science ...